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1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

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Description

1,3-Dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DMDMH) is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 168-170 °C. It is synthesized by the reaction of formaldehyde with 5,5-dimethylhydantoin. DMDMH is a highly effective crosslinking agent used in various applications, including resins, polymers, adhesives, and coatings. Its crosslinking properties enhance the strength, durability, and water resistance of these materials. DMDMH is also used as a formaldehyde scavenger in various industrial processes. The compound has been studied for its potential applications in various industries, including the manufacture of plywood, particleboard, and textiles. Research has focused on its crosslinking efficiency, formaldehyde release, and environmental impact. DMDMH is an important industrial chemical due to its versatility and effectiveness as a crosslinking agent.'

1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin: structure given in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID22947
SCHEMBL ID69185
MeSH IDM0157423

Synonyms (63)

Synonym
1,3-dihydroxymethyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
einecs 229-222-8
1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
dmdm hydantoin
hydantoin, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-
epa pesticide chemical code 115501
glycoserve-dmdmh
glydant
brn 0882348
dmdmh 55
2,4-imidazolidinedione, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-
caswell no. 273ab
dmdmh
1,3-di(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
dantoin-dmdmh
1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione
dantoin dmdmh 55
1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
AKOS006345746
6440-58-0
A834743
5-ethyl-1,3-dihydroxy-5-methyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione;1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
unii-byr0546tow
hsdb 7488
ec 229-222-8
1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethyl-hydantoin
byr0546tow ,
dimethyloldimethyl hydantoin
FT-0606699
dmdm hydantoin [ii]
1,3 bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5- dimethylhydantoindimethylhydantoin
dmdm hydantion [vandf]
1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin [hsdb]
dmdm hydantoin [vandf]
dmdm hydantoin [inci]
SCHEMBL69185
dimethyloldimethylhydantoin
1,3-bis (hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
WSDISUOETYTPRL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mfcd00467199
dtxcid6015217
tox21_303842
dtxsid8035217 ,
cas-6440-58-0
NCGC00356947-01
W-104844
1,3-dihydroxylmethyl-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
CS-W021276
Q5205613
AS-10924
H11751
SY101650
dantion dmdmh 55
ddac0.15%
ddac0.6%
dmdm hydantoin (ii)
1,3 bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoindimethylhydantoin
usepa/opp pesticide code: 115501
n,n'-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
dmdm hydantion
dantoguard
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Occurs in Manufacturing (17 Product(s))

Product Categories

Product CategoryProducts
Beauty & Personal Care14
Pet Supplies1
Household Essentials2

Products

ProductBrandCategoryCompounds Matched from IngredientsDate Retrieved
Because No-Rinse Cleansing Spray -- 6 fl ozBecauseBeauty & Personal CareDMDM hydantoin, allantoin, betaine, vitamin E, D-panthenol, disodium EDTA, tocopherol, vitamin E, propylene glycol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Cococare Cocoa Butter Cream -- 15 ozCococareBeauty & Personal CareDMDM hydantoin, cetyl alcohol, EDTA, methylparaben, propylparaben, stearic acid, CI 191402024-11-29 10:47:42
Four Paws Healthy Promise Pet Aid Fast-Acting Anti-Itch Spray for Dogs & Cats -- 8 fl ozFour PawsPet SuppliesDMDM hydantoin, allantoin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Mason Natural Collagen Beauty Cream -- 2 ozMason NaturalBeauty & Personal CareDMDM hydantoin, carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, panthenol, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, dimethicone, isopropyl palmitate, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, triethanolamine2024-11-29 10:47:42
Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Conditioner -- 13 fl ozMaui MoistureBeauty & Personal CareDMDM hydantoin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, panthenol, diazolidinyl urea, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, propylene glycol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate plus Shea Butter Hair Mask -- 12 ozMaui MoistureBeauty & Personal CareDMDM hydantoin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, diazolidinyl urea, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, stearic acid2024-11-29 10:47:42
Method Squirt and Mop Wood Floor Cleaner Almond -- 25 fl ozMethodHousehold EssentialsDMDM hydantoin, lauryl alcohol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Method Squirt and Mop Wood Floor Cleaner Refill Almond -- 68 fl ozMethodHousehold EssentialsDMDM hydantoin, methoxyisopropanol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Penetrex Joint & Muscle Therapy Cream -- 2 ozPenetrexBeauty & Personal CareDMDM hydantoin, camphor, ethoxydiglycol, cetyl myristoleate, tocopherol, methylsulfonylmethane, tocopherol, vitamin E, glucosamine, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B6, vitamin B62024-11-29 10:47:42
Penetrex Joint & Muscle Therapy Cream -- 4 ozPenetrexBeauty & Personal CareDMDM hydantoin, camphor, ethoxydiglycol, cetyl myristoleate, tocopherol, methylsulfonylmethane, tocopherol, vitamin E, glucosamine, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B6, vitamin B62024-11-29 10:47:42
Simple Micellar Cleansing Water & Makeup Remover for All Skin Types -- 13.5 ozSimpleBeauty & Personal CareDMDM Hydantoin, Citric Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Potassium Chloride2024-11-29 10:47:42
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc -- 1 fl ozSun BumBeauty & Personal Caredmdm hydantoin, cyclopentasiloxane, glycerin, triethoxycaprylylsilane2024-11-29 10:47:42
Vitabath Bath & Shower Gelee - Lavender Chamomile -- 21 ozVitabathBeauty & Personal CareDMDM hydantoin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, ascorbyl palmitate, biotin, violet 2, cocamidopropyl betaine, red 33, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, oleyl alcohol, propanediol, retinyl palmitate, sodium hydroxide2024-11-29 10:47:42
Vitabath Bubble Bath Black Plum -- 33.8 fl ozVitabathBeauty & Personal CareDMDM hydantoin, citric acid, ascorbic acid, citric acid, cocamidopropyl betaine, panthenol, sodium laureth sulfate, glycerin, niacinamide, retinyl palmitate, sodium lauryl sulfate2024-11-29 10:47:42
Vitabath Moisturizing Bath & Shower Gelee Original Spring Green™ -- 21 ozVitabathBeauty & Personal CareDMDM hydantoin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, ascorbyl palmitate, biotin, cocamidopropyl betaine, CI 61570, isopropyl palmitate, oleyl alcohol, retinyl palmitate, sodium hydroxide2024-11-29 10:47:42
Vitabath Plus Bath & Shower Gelee for Dry Skin -- 21 ozVitabathBeauty & Personal CareDMDM Hydantoin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, ascorbyl palmitate, allantoin, biotin, cocamidopropyl betaine, panthenol, isopropyl palmitate, niacinamide, retinyl palmitate, sodium hydroxide2024-11-29 10:47:42
Vitabath Spa Skin Therapy Bath & Shower Gelee -- 21 ozVitabathBeauty & Personal Caredmdm hydantoin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, citric acid, kelp, biotin, violet 2, citric acid, sodium laureth sulfate, hexylene glycol, isopropyl palmitate, oleyl alcohol, propylene glycol, retinyl palmitate, yellow 52024-11-29 10:47:42

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (12.50)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's4 (25.00)29.6817
2010's9 (56.25)24.3611
2020's1 (6.25)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 20.45

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index20.45 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.09 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.24 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index18.60 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (20.45)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews2 (9.52%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (4.76%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other18 (85.71%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]